A&e

[Holleymuzz]

I wonder if any one has any tips to be seen quicker or taken seriously when going to Hospital? Iv never gotten past the on call gp. Sent home n told to chase my referrals or results from X-rays mri. I’m on the cusp of a very big flair, I have endo on the bowel bladder and pod. Any help on how to be taken seriously would really be helpful thank you xx

[LouLouT]

Other than turning up with your leg hanging off I don't think anything would get them to take us seriously! I know it's frustrating I've been there and just been told to go back to my GP.

I suppose you have to look at it from a different perspective, A&E is for acute illnesses. The doctors aren't specialised to treat endo so won't have the knowledge and compassion a specialist would. I think the best thing is to try and find a good GP who you have good relationship with. Ive learnt that I get much more out of an appointment if I write an agenda and take it in with me. I tell my doctor what's not working and how I want to change it and he gives me options and supports my choices. It's not perfect, it's early days for me and I still have bad flair ups that no painkillers touch.

I know everyone's different and I don't know how debilitating your pain is or how long you've suffered. What I've learnt about endo so far is that improving pain takes time. It's a combination of life style changes mixed with finding pain relief that works for you (as well as removing endo). I've been looking in to getting a tens machine as I've read so many good things about it helping pain. It's a constant juggling act that doesnt get easier but we find ways to keep the balance that gives us a certain quality of life.

Sorry I've not been able to answer your question, I just don't think there's a straightforward answer. My soon to be brother in law is an A&E doctor so I can see the struggles on both sides.

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